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Reginald HardwickEarlier this year, Matinga Ragatz was honored at The White House for the second time. This year, she was inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame after spending nearly 20 years inspiring students at Grand Ledge High School.Teacher Hall of Fame Inductee Taught In Grand Ledgehttp://wkar.org/post/teacher-hall-fame-inductee-taught-grand-ledge
107224 as http://wkar.orgWed, 06 Sep 2017 04:07:35 +0000Teacher Hall of Fame Inductee Taught In Grand LedgeAssociated PressGov. Rick Snyder has signed into law a plan to steer more newly hired school employees into a 401(k)-only retirement benefit instead of one with a pension.State To Steer New School Workers Into 401(k)-Only Planhttp://wkar.org/post/state-steer-new-school-workers-401k-only-plan
104684 as http://wkar.orgThu, 13 Jul 2017 15:45:38 +0000State To Steer New School Workers Into 401(k)-Only PlanNaina RaoAfter months of fighting for a deal, Waverly Community School Teachers have reached a tentative contract agreement.Tentative Agreement For Waverly School Teachers http://wkar.org/post/tentative-agreement-waverly-school-teachers
104342 as http://wkar.orgThu, 06 Jul 2017 13:58:17 +0000Tentative Agreement For Waverly School Teachers Cheyna RothThe latest version of changes to the state’s teacher retirement plan passed full chamber votes Thursday.Teacher Retirement Passes Through Senate And Househttp://wkar.org/post/teacher-retirement-passes-through-senate-and-house
103315 as http://wkar.orgThu, 15 Jun 2017 21:20:44 +0000Teacher Retirement Passes Through Senate And HouseTop lawmakers in the state Legislature have reached a tentative agreement with Governor Rick Snyder about changes to the state’s teacher retirement system.Top Republican legislators and Snyder – Inches from Deal on Teacher Retirementhttp://wkar.org/post/top-republican-legislators-and-snyder-inches-deal-teacher-retirement
102983 as http://wkar.orgFri, 09 Jun 2017 15:38:07 +0000Top Republican legislators and Snyder – Inches from Deal on Teacher RetirementAssociated PressThe union that represents Detroit teachers says it wants to continue negotiations after its executive board rejected a tentative contract agreement with the city's public school district.Detroit Teachers Union Board Rejects Tentative Contract Dealhttp://wkar.org/post/detroit-teachers-union-board-rejects-tentative-contract-deal
101821 as http://wkar.orgTue, 16 May 2017 17:26:37 +0000Detroit Teachers Union Board Rejects Tentative Contract DealApril Van BurenAsk a five year old what they want to be when they grow up and chances are you’ll hear things like a doctor, a teacher, and maybe Batman. Obviously, not many kids grow up to be Batman, but increasingly there are also fewer and fewer growing up to be teachers. Across the country and here in Michigan, the number of students choosing to go into teaching preparation programs is declining.MI schools face staff shortages as enrollment declines in teacher prep programshttp://wkar.org/post/mi-schools-face-staff-shortages-enrollment-declines-teacher-prep-programs
70117 as http://wkar.orgThu, 07 May 2015 15:39:08 +0000MI schools face staff shortages as enrollment declines in teacher prep programsApril Van BurenWhat makes the difference between a successful and a struggling student? Research suggests one of the most important factors is the quality of that student’s teachers. And a big part of having effective teachers in the classroom is making sure they’re prepared before they get there. In 2013, as part of an effort to do just that, Michigan toughened teacher certification tests, but a recent Bridge Magazine article found that a majority of aspiring teachers failed the new exam.Fewer aspiring teachers pass MI's tougher preparedness testhttp://wkar.org/post/fewer-aspiring-teachers-pass-mis-tougher-preparedness-test
65363 as http://wkar.orgTue, 27 Jan 2015 16:43:09 +0000Fewer aspiring teachers pass MI's tougher preparedness testCurrent StateI n two weeks, Michigan legislators will begin hearings on how to improve teacher evaluations in the state. They’ll consider a new plan submitted recently by the Michigan Council on Educator Effectiveness . That's an independent body created by Governor Rick Snyder and the legislature two years ago after the passage of teacher tenure reform in Michigan. One of the council’s main recommendations is that half of a teacher’s evaluation be based on classroom practices and half on student growth based on test scores. Key members of the MCEE have been getting lots of questions and feedback about their plan. Yesterday, the Detroit Free Press hosted a web chat with some of those members. We thought it was a good opportunity to check in on the process. David Vensel, the Principal of Jefferson High School in Monroe, Michigan. Mr. Vensel was also a voting member of the Michigan Council on Educator Effectiveness panel that studied the issue and wrote the plan. He spoke with Current State aboutEvaluating teacher effectiveness in Michigan http://wkar.org/post/evaluating-teacher-effectiveness-michigan
41359 as http://wkar.orgTue, 27 Aug 2013 15:51:31 +0000Evaluating teacher effectiveness in Michigan Jake NeherA state House panel has approved a plan to tie teachers’ pay to student performance.Performance Pay For Teachers Moves Forward In State House http://wkar.org/post/performance-pay-teachers-moves-forward-state-house
36293 as http://wkar.orgWed, 22 May 2013 21:12:39 +0000Performance Pay For Teachers Moves Forward In State House Jake NeherNew teachers in Michigan would be paid based primarily on student growth under a bill in Lansing.State Lawmakers Debate Merit-Based Pay For Teachers http://wkar.org/post/state-lawmakers-debate-merit-based-pay-teachers
35538 as http://wkar.orgWed, 08 May 2013 21:12:01 +0000State Lawmakers Debate Merit-Based Pay For Teachers The Associated PressA judge has temporarily blocked full implementation of a new law requiring Michigan public school employees to pay more for their pensions.Judge Blocks Full Implementation of Benefits Lawhttp://wkar.org/post/judge-blocks-full-implementation-benefits-law
23443 as http://wkar.orgWed, 05 Sep 2012 22:23:43 +0000Judge Blocks Full Implementation of Benefits LawRick PlutaThe return of children to classrooms on Tuesday coincided with Governor Rick Snyder approving some big changes to how teachers will save for retirement.Governor Signs Pension Law as Court Battle Looms http://wkar.org/post/governor-signs-pension-law-court-battle-looms
23374 as http://wkar.orgTue, 04 Sep 2012 22:41:09 +0000Governor Signs Pension Law as Court Battle Looms The Associated PressMajority Republicans in the Michigan Legislature agree the weight of a $45 billion pension liability for public school employees will crush the system if left untended, but they differ on how to fix it. The Senate is expected to consider a measure Wednesday that could be a compromise, pledging further action after the November election.Senate Comes Back to Reconsider Teacher Changeshttp://wkar.org/post/senate-comes-back-reconsider-teacher-changes
22288 as http://wkar.orgTue, 14 Aug 2012 22:19:00 +0000Senate Comes Back to Reconsider Teacher ChangesThe Associated PressState figures say Michigan schools are retaining more of their veteran K-12 educators, leaving fewer job openings for newcomers.State Figures: Mich. Retains More Veteran Teachershttp://wkar.org/post/state-figures-mich-retains-more-veteran-teachers
21193 as http://wkar.orgThu, 26 Jul 2012 22:17:37 +0000State Figures: Mich. Retains More Veteran TeachersThe Associated PressMichigans budget director says he doesnt want lawmakers to pass legislation next week putting new teachers into a 401(k)-style retirement plan.MI Budget Czar: Go Slow on Teacher Retirement Changeshttp://wkar.org/post/mi-budget-czar-go-slow-teacher-retirement-changes
18610 as http://wkar.orgThu, 07 Jun 2012 22:21:08 +0000MI Budget Czar: Go Slow on Teacher Retirement ChangesThe Associated PressNew teachers in Michigan still would get hybrid pensions under changes made to a teacher benefits bill.Michigan House Panel Changes Teacher Benefits Billhttp://wkar.org/post/michigan-house-panel-changes-teacher-benefits-bill
17695 as http://wkar.orgMon, 21 May 2012 22:29:53 +0000Michigan House Panel Changes Teacher Benefits BillRick PlutaA state House committee goes to work this morning on a plan that would force teachers and other school employees to pay more for their retirement benefits.School Employees Would Face Higher Benefits Costs Under House Planhttp://wkar.org/post/school-employees-would-face-higher-benefits-costs-under-house-plan
17658 as http://wkar.orgMon, 21 May 2012 11:58:55 +0000School Employees Would Face Higher Benefits Costs Under House PlanRick PlutaTeachers turned out by the hundreds Wednesday to pack a hearing room in Lansing. They showed up to oppose a measure that would force them to pay more for their retirement health care and pension benefits.Teachers Oppose Proposed Cuts to Pensions, Retirement Health Benefitshttp://wkar.org/post/teachers-oppose-proposed-cuts-pensions-retirement-health-benefits
15658 as http://wkar.orgWed, 11 Apr 2012 23:16:43 +0000Teachers Oppose Proposed Cuts to Pensions, Retirement Health Benefits